Melvin Grissell, 62, of Wister passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 25, 1942 at Deventer, Mo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his father, Homer; and three brothers, Gary and infant twins.

Survivors include two daughters, Jana and Joe Martin of LeFlore and Sherri Grissell of Seattle, Wash.; his companion, Linda Grissell of the home; one stepson, Dan Cook of Wister; five grandchildren; his mother, Lorene M. Crisel of Grants Pass, Ore.; five sisters, Betty Shorb and Janice Rucker, both of Medford, Ore., Edith Bissonette, Linda Duvall and Peggy Moore, all of Grants Pass, Ore.; four brothers, Larry Crisel of Grants Pass, Ore., Charles Crisel and Steve Crisel, both of Medford, Ore. and Glen Crisel of Merlin, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Ellis Chapel Church at Wister with the Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery at Wister under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Pallbearers will be Jeromy Akers, Jake Donaho, Duane Donaho, Dennis Donaho, Don Donaho and Eric Donaho.

     Complied and transcribed by Sue Hearon, 2008-2009.